Impact Report 2024-2025
Empowering independence. Expanding Opportunity.
Our Mission
Lighthouse Central Florida
Lighthouse Works
Consolidated Financials
A Letter from Our Leaders
In 2026, Lighthouse celebrates 50 years of empowering individuals with vision loss to live independently and fully. Since our founding in 1976, thousands of children, teens, and adults across Central Florida have come through our doors seeking opportunity, independence, and a path forward. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and partners, they have found the training, resources, and encouragement needed to build lives filled with confidence and possibility.
The impact shared in this report reflects our work throughout 2024 and 2025 — and the community that makes it possible. Every skill learned, every barrier removed, and every milestone reached represents the power of people coming together to ensure that vision loss never stands in the way of a full and independent life.
As we celebrate this 50-year milestone, we are both proud of the progress made and energized by the work ahead. Thank you for standing with Lighthouse and for believing in the potential of every individual we serve. Because of you, the next chapter will bring even greater opportunity, independence, and impact to our community.
Kaleb Stunkard
President & CEO
Lighthouse Central Florida / Lighthouse Works
Our mission is simple:
to empower people with vision loss to live, work, and thrive.
Here’s how we make it happen.
Provide early intervention, education, and family support services that help children with vision loss build the skills and confidence they need to succeed in school and life.
Prepare teens and young adults for the future through programs focused on career exploration, independent living skills, and real-world work experience.
Deliver comprehensive vision rehabilitation and independent living training that helps adults adapt to vision loss, regain confidence, and maintain their independence.
Create meaningful careers through Lighthouse Works, connecting individuals who are blind or visually impaired with competitive employment and professional growth.
Lighthouse Central Florida
Lighthouse Central Florida provides vision rehabilitation, education, and life skills training that help individuals with vision loss build independence. These programs support children, teens, and adults as they develop the skills, confidence, and resources needed to navigate life beyond vision loss.
1,162
Individuals and their families impacted by services provided by Lighthouse Central Florida
18,273
Total hours of assessment and instruction activities provided to Lighthouse clients
156
Total youth helped through our Early Intervention, Children’s, and Teen Transition Programs
425
Total adults helped through our Adult, Senior Adult Services, and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
10,878
Total individual services provided through Lighthouse Central Florida programs
At 87, Charles thought his independence was slipping away. Then he found Lighthouse.
Financial Snapshot
In fiscal year 2025, Lighthouse Central Florida received $3,649,579 in public support and fundraising revenue. 95% of this revenue came from public support.
Expenses
Program Services
| 49% | Adult and Family Services |
| 35% | Children and Family Services |
| 84% | Total Program Services |
Supporting Services
| 13% | Fundraising |
| 3% | Management and General |
| 16% | Total Supporting Services |
Revenue
Major Donors
Thank you to our donors who have given $5,000 and above:
AdventHealth
Bainum Family Foundation
Bank of America Foundation
Chatlos Foundation, Inc.
Chesley G. Magruder Foundation, Inc.
City of Orlando
Suzy Clark
Devine Family Foundation
Janet E. Donahue
Dr. Harry J. Heeb Foundation
FAIRWINDS Foundation
Florida Retina Institute
Genesys Cloud Services
Carolyn Gulotta
Harper Family Charitable Foundation
Hitchcock Health Institute
Kathy Hutchings
Isaacs Family Trust
Joe & Sarah Galloway Foundation
John R. and Ruth W. Gurtler Foundation
Joseph G. Markoly Foundation
Kegler Family Foundation
Law Offices of Matthews R. Bark P.A.
Lee Foundation
Margaret McCartney & R. Parks Williams Foundation
Martin Andersen-Gracia Andersen Foundation
Michael T. Masur
Sally P. and Thomas W. Moore
Orange County
Orlando Health
Osceola County
Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc.
Rehmann Foundation
Mike Rein
JoEllen and Tom Ross
Ryan Foundation
Seminole County
Steve Salley
TD Charitable Foundation
Truist Bank Foundation
United Community Bank, Inc.
Universal Orlando Foundation
When you supported our mission in 2024-2025, you gave with confidence as we once again earned a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid and a coveted Four Star Rating from Charity Navigator.
Lighthouse Works
Lighthouse Works provides job training, employment, and career opportunities for the advancement of people who are blind or visually impaired.
323
Total individuals who are blind or visually impaired employed
336,356
Total hours worked by employees with visual impairments
$4,274,361
Total wages paid to employees with visual impairments
Supporting Lighthouse Works earns a double bottom line — one that works for companies and the community.
Contact Center Solutions
684,410
Total calls answered
9 million+
Minutes handled
Contract Management Solutions
477
Total contracts closed
$5 million
Revenue recovered
Supply Chain Solutions
467
Orders fulfilled
1.96 million
Total units shipped
Technology Solutions
12,600
Web pages audited
132
Total number of audits performed
Business Partners
Supply Chain Solutions
Technology Solutions
Contact Center Solutions
Contract Management Solutions
Strategic Partnerships
Jeffry found more than a job at Lighthouse Works—he found a place where his talent can thrive.
Audited Consolidated Financials
Consolidated Statement of Activities
| Revenue and Other Support | 2024-2025 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Department of Education | $2,163,598 | $1,961,239 |
| Local Government Grants | $172,354 | $237,386 |
| Other Grants | $260,901 | $290,542 |
| Foundations | $569,500 | $438,964 |
| United Way Designations | $3,108 | $2,643 |
| Contributions | $289,286 | $662,269 |
| Fundraising | $190,832 | $192,276 |
| CDBG Loan Forgiveness | $ — | $900,000 |
| Client Fees and Contracts | $9,865 | $33,072 |
| Lighthouse Works Products and Service Sales | $10,488,636 | $13,413,516 |
| Investment Income | $276,731 | $357,386 |
| Total Revenue | $14,424,811 | $18,489,295 |
| Program Services | 2024-2025 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Adult and Family Services | $1,759,293 | $1,795,528 |
| Children and Family Services | $1,267,180 | $1,329,653 |
| Lighthouse Works Services | $9,303,123 | $12,152,335 |
| Lighthouse Works Products | $1,139,687 | $1,375,055 |
| Total | $13,469,283 | $16,652,571 |
| Supporting Services | 2024-2025 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Management and General | $414,294 | $578,517 |
| Fundraising | $461,127 | $354,820 |
| Total | $875,421 | $933,337 |
| Total Expenses | $14,344,704 | $17,585,908 |
Financials provided reflect operations of Lighthouse Central Florida and Lighthouse Works for fiscal year October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 as reported in our combined audit.
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
| Current Assets | 2024-2025 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | $1,720,589 | $2,621,257 |
| Investments | $2,441,513 | $2,219,458 |
| Accounts Receivable | $2,096,897 | $1,224,268 |
| Grant and Other Receivables | $563,614 | $493,467 |
| Pledges Receivable | $ — | $11,170 |
| Prepaid Expenses | $212,315 | $246,513 |
| Inventory | $66,123 | $74,945 |
| Total | $7,101,051 | $6,891,079 |
| Other Assets | 2024-2025 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment (Net) | $3,788,460 | $3,818,137 |
| Assets Held by Central Florida Foundation | $19,380 | $17,678 |
| Deposits | $7,195 | $7,194 |
| Total | $3,815,035 | $3,843,009 |
| Current Liabilities | 2024-2025 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts Payable | $177,539 | $117,986 |
| Accrued Expenses | $588,300 | $555,379 |
| Deferred Revenue | $274,241 | $30,038 |
| Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt | $391,970 | $426,735 |
| Total | $1,432,050 | $1,130,138 |
| Long Term Liabilities | 2024-2025 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Long Term Liabilities | $920,335 | $1,120,356 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,352,385 | $2,250,494 |
| Net Assets | 2024-2025 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Net Assets | $8,563,701 | $8,483,594 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets | $10,916,086 | $10,734,088 |
| Change in Net Assets | $80,107 | $903,385 |
Board of Directors
Lighthouse Central Florida
Andrew “Crane” Holland, Chair
Commercial Lending Division Manager,
United Community Bank
Dan Spoone, Vice Chair
Retired, Siemens
Nancy L. Urbach, Treasurer
Tax Director,
Stephenson Accounting, LLC
Emily Reardon, Secretary
Of Counsel,
The Law Office of Julie Lewis Hauf
Joey Down
Founder/CEO,
Polaris Technology Group
Glenn Hitchcock
Retired, Software Engineer
Cathy Matthews
Director,
Matthews Systems Engineering
Stephen G. Salley
Retired, Attorney
Board of Directors
Lighthouse Works
Dan Devine, Chair
Social Entrepreneur
Kathy Nguyen, Vice Chair
Director, WilliamsMarston LLC
Brian M. Levine, MBA, Treasurer
Director of Business Development, Capture, and Proposals,
Robbins-Gioia LLC
Sharon Foley, Secretary
Retired, Human Resources Executive
Ike Ahmed
SVP Strategic Account Management,
Qualfon
Dave Ballesteros
Founder, Flowstone
JoEllen Ross
Retired, Tax and Business Consultant
Executive Leadership
Kaleb Stunkard
President and Chief Executive Officer
Ryan Brown
Vice President of Operations
Jarrod Daab
Vice President of Fund Development
Kerri Marczuk
Vice President of Program Services
Mark Schlesinger
Vice President of Contact Center Operations
Seiji Shiraishi
Vice President of Finance